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Grand theft for shoplifting

You most definitely need a criminal defense attorney. You must not speak to anyone about this matter except an attorney or, if you have one, a pastor, priest or other spiritual counselor. You may also need an immigration lawyer due to your immigration status. Most attorneys will discuss your case for free to learn the situation. Call three or four until you find one you like. If you can't hire one because you lack the money, you can ask the court to appoint a public defender for you. The...

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Can you help to represent me to take my car out of the storage , was impounded for 30 days how can I release it?

Typically, you have to have the registered owner go to the police department that impounded the vehicle, to get the vehicle released. Since your wife does not have a driver license, and neither do you, the police will not release the vehicle to you or your wife. It also depends on why the vehicle was impounded. If it was just for not having a license, the police will, sometimes, release the vehicle prior to the 30 days. If it was for something more serious, such as driving on a suspended...

What action can be taken against you if you don't repay a cash advance?

Your question is somewhat vague. Cash advance against what? Work? A credit card? Without knowing, here are some general guidelines. In California, the small claims limit is $7,500. That means, any claim for civil losses under this amount are handled in small claims court. There are no lawyers in small claims. Civil means there are no police involved. If it is a civil matter, this is what you would be dealing with. If the cash advance was obtained through fraud, there may be some other...

A person I know is ruining my character because for what ever reason does not like me.

Well, you have a troubling situation. I practice in California and cannot give you legal advice about what to do in North Carolina. However, I can give you some general information that may help. Typically, when someone has shown a pattern of behavior that is causing harm to another, most states have laws that allow the harmed person to request a civil restraining order be served on the misbehaving party. Typically, one must show that there truly is a pattern and that the behavior is...

What to do if you were picked up under a warrant for missing a court date but were never issued a court date.

Since your post does not indicate what state you are in, I can only give you general guidance. I practice in California. You should contact an attorney in your county for more specific advice. Generally, you have a right to a speedy resolution of your case. This typically means a trial within 30 days for misdemeanors and 60 days for felonies. The time typically starts running on the day of the arraignment. That's the day you declare in court that you are guilty or not guilty. Your state...

If you have a warrant for missing a probation violation hearing how long does the warrant remain and does it show in other state

I practice in California so I can only give you general guidance. You should contact an attorney in your county for more specific advice. Typically, a warrant will remain in effect until you have appeared in the court where the warrant was issued. There really is no statute of limitations for warrants. Further, now that technology is allowing greater communication between the different state agencies, the likelihood of your warrant being accessible by other states is very good. If you are...